Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Office Assistant DACH - Working Student

Dilitrust · Munich

Ready to be part of the Legal Tech revolution?

As the leading SaaS publisher in Europe, DiliTrust is transforming legal departments worldwide with cutting-edge technology.

Our Impact: From general meeting reports to AI-assisted contract life management, our teams across France, Spain, Italy, Canada, Mexico, and MEA are the driving force behind our global success. We are pleased to provide daily support to 2,400 customers in 64 countries, with 80% of major companies listed in major markets like Europe, North America and the middle East. 

Our Ambition: To be the first French legal tech to achieve Unicorn status, with a valuation surpassing €1 billion.

Our Recognition: DiliTrust has been recognized for offering a positive and stimulating work environment. We are proud to have been awarded the "Happy at Work" and “Tech at Work” label since 2019.

We are looking for a working student at our Munich office to assist in our office management for 20hs per week

Your tasks:

Administrative and Office Operations

·       Manage office supply inventory and place necessary orders

·       Oversee office maintenance, cleaning, and security

·       Coordinate office layout, seating arrangements, and workspace optimization

·       Organize and maintain company records, documents, and databases

·       Receive, scan and process incoming mail

 Human Resources and Employee Support

·       Assist with onboarding new employees and organizing orientation sessions

·       Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding office policies

·       Support the HR department with administrative tasks such as payroll, contracts, benefits, and expense reports

·       Plan and coordinate team-building activities and corporate events

Communication and Coordination

·       Serve as a liaison between various departments and external stakeholders

·       Manage internal communications and distribute company-wide announcements

·       Schedule and coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics

Profile required:

  • Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • You are reliable, Structured, comfortable with multitasking and a fast learner
  • Fluent English and German

Our values:

At DiliTrust, our values guide everything we do. Trust is our foundation, ensuring transparency and integrity in every action.

We promote inclusion, fostering a culture of empathy, diversity and belonging, where everyone's voice is valued.

We foster a hands on spirit, encouraging initiative, resilience and action-oriented thinking to meet challenges.

We strive for excellence, constantly pushing boundaries to drive innovation, and demonstrating generosity in all our endeavors.

Above all, we succeed as a team, united by a common goal: collaboration.

 

Recruitment process:

1. HR interview

2. Regional General Manager

 

DiliTrust is a socially responsible company, committed to the diversity of its teams and to promoting professional equality at all levels.  

we need to add contact details and that candidates should send their full application (CV, school and university diplomas, letters of recommendation if available)

Ready to be part of the Legal Tech revolution?

As the leading SaaS publisher in Europe, DiliTrust is transforming legal departments worldwide with cutting-edge technology.

Our Impact: From general meeting reports to AI-assisted contract life management, our teams across France, Spain, Italy, Canada, Mexico, and MEA are the driving force behind our global success. We are pleased to provide daily support to 2,400 customers in 64 countries, with 80% of major companies listed in major markets like Europe, North America and the middle East. 

Our Ambition: To be the first French legal tech to achieve Unicorn status, with a valuation surpassing €1 billion.

Our Recognition: DiliTrust has been recognized for offering a positive and stimulating work environment. We are proud to have been awarded the "Happy at Work" and “Tech at Work” label since 2019.

We are looking for a working student at our Munich office to assist in our office management for 20hs per week

Your tasks:

Administrative and Office Operations

·       Manage office supply inventory and place necessary orders

·       Oversee office maintenance, cleaning, and security

·       Coordinate office layout, seating arrangements, and workspace optimization

·       Organize and maintain company records, documents, and databases

·       Receive, scan and process incoming mail

 Human Resources and Employee Support

·       Assist with onboarding new employees and organizing orientation sessions

·       Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding office policies

·       Support the HR department with administrative tasks such as payroll, contracts, benefits, and expense reports

·       Plan and coordinate team-building activities and corporate events

Communication and Coordination

·       Serve as a liaison between various departments and external stakeholders

·       Manage internal communications and distribute company-wide announcements

·       Schedule and coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics

Profile required:

  • Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • You are reliable, Structured, comfortable with multitasking and a fast learner
  • Fluent English and German

Our values:

At DiliTrust, our values guide everything we do. Trust is our foundation, ensuring transparency and integrity in every action.

We promote inclusion, fostering a culture of empathy, diversity and belonging, where everyone's voice is valued.

We foster a hands on spirit, encouraging initiative, resilience and action-oriented thinking to meet challenges.

We strive for excellence, constantly pushing boundaries to drive innovation, and demonstrating generosity in all our endeavors.

Above all, we succeed as a team, united by a common goal: collaboration.

 

Recruitment process:

1. HR interview

2. Regional General Manager

 

DiliTrust is a socially responsible company, committed to the diversity of its teams and to promoting professional equality at all levels.  

we need to add contact details and that candidates should send their full application (CV, school and university diplomas, letters of recommendation if available)